Juan Carlos Blanco

Winner of the FSWA 2016 Newcomer of the Year Award, Juan Carlos Blanco has been playing fantasy sports for over 20 years and covers NBA, MLB, NFL, CFL and Arena Football for Rotowire.com, including serving as the beat writer for teams in multiple sports. He has previously written for KFFL.com and remains an avid season-long and daily fantasy player in multiple sports as well.

Brandon Rutley amassed 102 total yards in Week 13 and is a steal in his second straight start, taking on a Lions defense that has allowed the most rushing yards per game (117.5) and rushing touchdowns (19).

After an unsuccessful shopping session, James Wilder is back and should be slated for a full workload this week against a RedBlacks defense that has allowed a league-high 17 rushing touchdowns this season.

McCleod Bethel-Thompson has notched four 300-yard passing efforts in his last six games and checks in as a value quarterback versus an Alouettes defense allowing a league-worst 313.0 passing yards per game.

With double-digit efforts in six of his last seven games, Eric Rogers sports utility in all daily formats against a leaky Alouettes defense. His heap of targets could rise if Markeith Ambles can't suit up.

John Crockett has seized control of the RedBlacks' backfield and will aim for his third consecutive 80-plus yard rushing week against a leaky Alouettes defense that surrendered 7.75 YPC to him in Week 5.

Brandon Banks comes at a steep price for daily fantasy purposes, but he continues to easily offer enough returns to warrant the price tag, racking up at least 32.6 fantasy point in three of the last four games.

Dan Raudabaugh tossed 13 touchdown passes in two prior meetings with the Empire and boasts an impressive 22:4 TD:INT ratio over four road contests, earning him strong consideration for the captain spot.